Augustus

[aw-guhs-tuhs, uh-guhs-]

noun

1. Also called Octavian. Gaius Julius Caesar OctavianusAugustus Caesar, 63 b.c.–a.d. 14, first Roman emperor 27 b.c.–a.d. 14: reformer, patron of arts and literature; heir and successor to Julius Caesar.

2. a title of office given to rulers of the Roman Republic after Octavian.

3. a first name.

Augustus

/ ɔːˈɡʌstəs /

noun

1. original name Gaius Octavianus; after his adoption by Julius Caesar (44 _bc ) known as Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus. 63 _bc –14 _ad , Roman statesman, a member of the second triumvirate (43 _bc ). After defeating Mark Antony at Actium (31 _bc ), he became first emperor of Rome, adopting the title Augustus (27 _bc )

Word History and Origins

Origin of Augustus¹

From Latin augustus “sacred, grand,” a title given to Octavian when he became emperor; august,

Example Sentences

The Met said Channay Augustus, 22, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon, affray, assault on an emergency worker, common assault and possession of cannabis.

From BBC

The Res Gestae Divi Augusti was composed by the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, giving an account of his life and accomplishments.

From BBC

Both featured sharp attacking play from the Saints in the build-up, with Juarno Augustus providing a fine offload for the second, and the English Premiership side were well worth their interval advantage.

From BBC

Despite never drawing a weapon, an officer shot Augustus multiple times until he was dead in the street, a chillingly familiar image of a Black civilian killed by police force.

From Salon

“Incident” is certainly less polished than its fellow nominees, forgoing interviews or resounding scores in favor of low-resolution security camera and body-cam footage to recount the police shooting of Harith “Snoop” Augustus.

From Salon